chinese girl with an INSANE budget ($$$$)

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The video likely resonated due to its shocking and relatable (for some) depiction of a lavish student budget, tapping into common discussions about wealth disparity and spending habits, especially among international students.

Summary

The video discusses the extravagant budget of a 19-year-old Chinese college student who receives significant allowances from her parents and boyfriend. It breaks down her spending on items like rent, tuition, designer goods, and stocks, highlighting the perceived excessiveness of her financial habits.

Structure

1Introduction of the "insane budget"
2Breakdown of income sources
3Explanation of spending categories
4Questioning the necessity of certain expenses
5Highlighting luxury purchases
6Concluding with a comment on the overall budget

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chinese girl with an INSANE budget ($$$$)

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International students are DIFFERENT 😭#greenscreen

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This girl has an insane budget. She gets an allowance from her dad, her mom, and her boyfriend. 19 year old college student immigrated from China. I get spoiled by both my parents and boyfriend. I was told to invest from young age and I spend recklessly on designer clothes, shoes, and bags. "I get straight A." What is this even mean? 300 on taxes. Do you need to pay that? Oh, I guess it's from this. Why are you even working? Rent 18,000 because you know, international students, they're not gonna live in a dorm. A dorm? Food and DoorDash 12K. Tuition 20,000. Post-IRA 7,000. I don't understand. Again, you give me 95 grand a year. Why do you need a savings account? Stocks 80 grand. Designer shoes/bags 15,000. Makeup/skincare 5,000. Cars 10,000. Savings 15,000. Not too shabby. True man. 10 grand on clothes, 5 grand makeup and skincare, and 15 grand on savings.